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operating

[op-uh-rey-ting] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
functioning
Synonyms
NOUN
management
Synonyms


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“I do think there is something here about the rich just operating in almost a self-contained economy — a cloud city — where they’re all trading money with one another,” said Richards of Groundwork Collaborative.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

Others counter that the technology is improving and that the digital court reporters operating it do more than just hit “record.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

On any given day, suitcases contain supplies that would accommodate a hospital operating room, including scalpels, needles and IV bags.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The rotating US force will train and lay the groundwork for Australia later operating its own nuclear-powered submarines, Marles said, adding the arrivals showed "AUKUS is on track and it is happening now".

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Olka and I, you see, were operating by different clocks.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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